Bushfire out of control near Ballarat
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An out-of-control bushfire is burning south of Ballarat and nearby residents have been told to leave their homes.
A watch and act alert is in place for Dereel, Mount Mercer and Grenville.
About 50 emergency vehicles are working on the blaze, which slowed down when the wind changed.
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